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<blockquote data-quote="gajet31" data-source="post: 347760" data-attributes="member: 3832"><p>I currently run an older Motorguide 12 volt trolling motor with 54 lb of thrust. This motor is powered by a deep cycle trolling battery, used only for this trolling motor. I also have a cranking battery that powers my outboard, lights, bilge, etc... </p><p></p><p>Due to the current of where I fish, I need to get a larger trolling motor. I am looking for something with more than 54 lb of thrust, but I cannot justify the weight of adding a second battery just for the trolling motor. My boat is extremely weight sensitive.</p><p></p><p>I guess my options are: A) find a larger trolling motor (i.e. 75 or 82 lb of thrust) that will still operate with 12 volts allowing me to stay with 1 battery for trolling or B) upgrade my trolling motor to a larger size and voltage (24 volts) and find a way to rewire my rig so I don't have to purchase a 3rd battery. Is this possible? Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gajet31, post: 347760, member: 3832"] I currently run an older Motorguide 12 volt trolling motor with 54 lb of thrust. This motor is powered by a deep cycle trolling battery, used only for this trolling motor. I also have a cranking battery that powers my outboard, lights, bilge, etc... Due to the current of where I fish, I need to get a larger trolling motor. I am looking for something with more than 54 lb of thrust, but I cannot justify the weight of adding a second battery just for the trolling motor. My boat is extremely weight sensitive. I guess my options are: A) find a larger trolling motor (i.e. 75 or 82 lb of thrust) that will still operate with 12 volts allowing me to stay with 1 battery for trolling or B) upgrade my trolling motor to a larger size and voltage (24 volts) and find a way to rewire my rig so I don't have to purchase a 3rd battery. Is this possible? Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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